Principal Litigation Lawyer

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. 

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a highly experienced, Principal Lawyer Litigation to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

Responsibilities -

• You will manage the Litigation Team
• Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law, corporate governance, including representation at courts or tribunals.
• Conduct of the Council’s legal caseload in respect of general civil litigation/criminal litigation, and related project matters, including the negotiation and drafting of settlement terms and consent orders, the conduct of appeals and inquiries, and handling enforcement cases in the Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position.
• To be responsible for the provision of advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals, and in the civil courts in civil proceedings in relation to the areas of specialism, such as Planning, Highways, Housing, Licensing, Land Tribunal matters, Contracts, Public Procurement and Regulatory Laws.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar legal qualification and authorised to conduct legal work.
• Have experience of conducting civil/criminal litigation, housing and regulatory laws.
• Advocacy experience in civil/criminal litigation, dealing with Planning, Property, Housing, Contracts, Regulatory matters.
• Experience of advising in local government or similar environment.
• Ability to manage a team of lawyers.

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you!

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.